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West Virginia
Right Fork Trail # 453
7.0 mi
Distance
1,832 ft
Gain
2h 57m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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Right Fork Trail # 453
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 7.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,832 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,832 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
Right Fork Trail #453 is a scenic out-and-back hike in West Virginia that follows a creek drainage through mixed forest terrain. This 6.95-mile route offers hikers a chance to explore the natural beauty of the state's interior, with the out-and-back format allowing you to turn back at any point. The trail provides a moderate workout with steady elevation gain and the soothing presence of water features throughout.
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